OCEAN CITY – A local church is going green in an effort to promote sustainability with the installation of solar panels.St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Ocean City has partnered with Paradise Energy Solutions and Sunstream Energy to bring a 105-kilowatt solar array to the church.“Caring for God’s creation means wanting to provide a sustainable source… Read more »
NEWARK – Worcester County teachers are being recognized for their efforts with a new program designed to celebrate innovative ideas in the classroom.Worcester County school system officials named 13 teachers as recipients of the new “Celebrating Innovation” awards. The recently implemented program honors school employees for creating practices that increase student achievement.“What we see exhibited… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The 8th Annual Death by Chocolate will return this weekend with players roaming West Ocean City to get to know their local merchants while having the chance to win over $1,000 in prizes.The 8th Annual Death by Chocolate event will be held Sunday, Feb. 15. The event is free and open to… Read more »
BERLIN – Years after the programs were launched, Berlin’s energy assistance programs continue to aid residents during the cold winter months.As it has since 2009, the town offers citizens both financial assistance in paying their electric bills as well as a free energy audit program.The energy assistance program was created to make sure those experiencing… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The City Council gave its blessing to a Boardwalk motorcycle parade to kick off OC Bikefest in September as well as a new beach volleyball tournament for late May.The private event request for the 2015 OC Bikefest came before the Mayor and Council on Tuesday afternoon. New this year, event organizers requested… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A bill introduced in the General Assembly would, if approved, establish a Class 9 craft distillery license in Worcester, allowing eligible license holders to produce their own distilled spirits on their premises in the county and conduct guided tours and tastings, for example.Senate Bill 523, sponsored by Senator Jim Mathias, would create… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City stepped out in front of Uber this week to make sure when or if the car service arrives in the resort the town is ready for them.Uber, a smart-phone enabled car service, has hit the streets in over 200 cities nationwide as close to Ocean City as Annapolis and Baltimore… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – On the heels of a successful pilot initiative last year, the Town of Ocean City is looking to expand its Boardwalk security camera program this summer.“The chief and I have had a lot of discussion, and for our first year it was a successful program. With the approval of the council we… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Boardwalk merchants turned out in one large voice calling out for fairness and equality at a public hearing this week concerning street performers.The Town of Ocean City has been struggling with the proliferation of street performers on the Boardwalk for several years. Issues have grown as the number of performers increase every… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With freezing temperatures and icy conditions prevailing this week, most local residents and resort visitors are likely thinking there might be no end to this interminable winter, but the Seaside Boat Show returns to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center this week as the annual harbinger of warmer days to come.For the… Read more »